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… it's a dream, to be honest." It's a reality that 10 years ago seemed impossible. Just 9 years old when his mother died, … just two years older, began dealing drugs and ended up in jail, leaving him to care for his little sister. His … them growing up in the situation I grew up in. So that's why I really work hard." He worked so hard he was able to …

… testing center Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lon Pschigoda, general manager of the WMU Pilot Plants, and doctoral … to test compostability in his lab's greenhouse. Products go through phases of testing to determine compostability … Plants . "We've gone to the next level and set our system up to automatically capture data and generate reports for …

… that a traditional, one-size-fits-all environment doesn’t work for its diverse student population with varied … path and gives me insight into what I can expect as I go into industry.”  The College of Engineering and Applied … program has helped me focus on the bigger picture of why I am in school. Mike has helped me understand how …

… forward in the literary world, adding new titles as he goes.  “Sprawl” is a collection of poems about the Detroit … region while telling part of the city’s story. It touches upon the auto industry, the newspaper strikes of the 1990s, … at bookstores and other venues, sharing his work as he goes.  The cover of "Sprawl." “As an introvert, it was a …

… this fall by Western Michigan University's We Talk group are aimed at fostering a campus culture of responsible … a campus read of Jonathan Haidt's book "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion." Visit the …

… Mich.—If physical movement stimulates the nervous system, does exercise make you smarter? Will studying the … game of tic-tac-toe give you a better chance of winning? Why and what cause explosions in space? These and other … we do is teach. There is certainly a lot of cool research going on here, and we love to talk about it and show people …

… barriers Submitted by Erin Flynn on Athletes crouch to play goalball. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A rubber ball thuds on the … crane their heads to follow the noise, before one scoops up the ball and hurls it across the court at the opposing team. In a …

… about their safety. Along that Ring Road you've obviously got buses, maintenance vehicles, regular staff and whatnot … campus. I will be moving my office to Valley II, that's why I'm very interested in traffic and mobility around … houses: The parking supply is ample, but the current system does not work well for all users, leading to dissatisfaction …

… of Western's product design program. Her pet bird, Mr. Mango, inspired her senior thesis project. Aisha Thaj will … Aisha Thaj has always been fascinated with flight. Growing up she devoured the "Maximum Ride" book series featuring … be like to dive into that literary world. It's probably why she's formed such a connection with her family's pet …

… by Chris Hybels on Sarah Eggerstedt KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Where does a master's degree fit into all of this?" Sarah Eggerstedt  never thought about going back to school until her supervisor encouraged her during an annual review. As the …